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The article explains built-in ways to quickly hide or tidy desktop items on macOS (Sequoia or newer) and Windows 11 for meetings or screen shares, including hiding all icons, removing system icons, grouping files, moving items into a folder, and on Windows, using the Hidden attribute for individual files or folders. These changes are visual only, do not delete or alter your files, and do not require administrator rights.

Bowdoin College students, faculty, or staff can use the Apple Devices app on Windows 10 or later to back up and restore their iPad by connecting it via USB and following prompts in the app, with the option to encrypt backups. The Apple Devices app replaces iTunes for these tasks on Windows and requires the latest updates and app installation from the Microsoft Store.

Information on connecting a Windows device to the BOWDOIN or eduroam Wi-Fi-networks.

Company Portal is an application that allows Windows users to install Bowdoin-issued and approved software on their own.

Instructions on how to access the Azure Virtual Lab environment.

Windows Autopilot automatically configures a new Windows computer with Bowdoin software and settings.  Follow the steps below if you start your computer and receive a Sign into Microsoft message prior to logging into Windows.

Windows Defender: Anti-virus has replaced Symantec Endpoint Protection as Bowdoin College's preferred anti-virus solution. It is light-weight, powerful and has all of the features you can expect in a well-rounded anti-virus application.

The following article will guide you through the process of setting up your computer, restoring your data (if applicable) and installing your most used applications using the Software Center app.

The following article will guide you through the process of setting up your computer and installing your most used applications using the Software Center app.

ImageGlass is an image viewer that opens and displays HEIC files in Windows.   ImageGlass-HEIC Viewer is available in for self-service install on Bowdoin-issued computers using the Software Center app.

When contacting IT for support it is helpful to have your "Computer Name". These instructions guide you through locating your computer name on a Windows computer or help retrieve a piece of information that the Service Desk can use to look up the name for you.